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English Learning for Curious Minds

by Leonardo English

#550 | The Egyptian Revolution

05.06.2025 • 00:28:01

In 2011, Egypt erupted in protest, toppling a 30-year regime. What began as a grassroots movement against an autocratic leader turned into a complex ...

#548 | The Salem Witch Trials

22.05.2025 • 00:21:42

In this episode, we'll explore the eerie events of the Salem Witch Trials, a chilling tale of suspicion, fear, and injustice in 17th-century Massachus...

#545 | The Life of Lawrence of Arabia

08.05.2025 • 00:24:46

In part one of this three-part mini-series, we'll explore the captivating life of T.E. Lawrence, the British archaeologist and army officer known as "...

#543 | From Temples to Duty-Free | The Ancient History of Modern Perfume

24.04.2025 • 00:22:26

In this episode, we'll explore the fascinating history of perfume, tracing its journey from Ancient Mesopotamia to its artistic development in France....

#540 | Mustafa Kemal Atatürk | The Father of Modern Turkey

10.04.2025 • 00:28:22

In this episode, we'll explore the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey.   Discover how he turned a fragmented resistance into...

[Bonus] The 2008 Financial Crisis and Housing Bubble – Past Perfect Continuous (English Grammar Lesson)

03.04.2025 • 00:13:05

In this episode of Thinking in English, host Tom Wilkinson explores the past perfect continuous tense, using the 2008 financial crisis as a case study...

#538 | Percy Fawcett | The Real Life Indiana Jones

27.03.2025 • 00:23:38

In this episode, we'll explore the incredible story of Percy Fawcett, a daring British explorer who vanished in the Amazon rainforest while searching ...

The Freezer Door [Easy Stories In English]

21.03.2025 • 00:24:17

A woman has a loving husband and children, and she's great at her job. So why is she sad? One day, she opens the freezer door and sees the way into an...

#536 | A Brief History of Mercenaries

13.03.2025 • 00:24:49

In this episode, we'll explore the fascinating history of mercenaries, taking you from the era of Italian condottieri to the modern day with groups li...

#533 | The Science of Leap Years

27.02.2025 • 00:22:11

Leap years help keep our calendars in sync with Earth's orbit, but have you ever wondered why we need them?   In this episode, we explore the history...